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Human Rights are Fading Away in Hong Kong as the Power Authorities Erode the Freedom of Press Further
Source: @siuban #Aug12
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Human Rights are Fading Away in Hong Kong as the Power Authorities Erode the Freedom of Press Further
Source: @siuban #Aug12
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Human Rights are Fading Away in Hong Kong as the Power Authorities Erode the Freedom of Press Further
//On August 11, the Hong Kong police applied what they called “credibility” as a criteria to compartmentalize media. Just as the police suppressed media's legitimate rights to report, they claimed that "credible media" will be treated with “special favor”.
After all, what are the "credible media"? They are credited by whom? And how to earn such credibility? I am all lost when reading the police statement.
According to a “Media Credibility” survey conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), credibility is defined by how a media is trusted by the public, how diligent they are in executing their duty to investigate and reporting the news for public good.
Back to the police operation on August 11, police allowed the crew from Cable News and TVB New to enter the cordon to report story. The two news channels scored 6.63 and 4.45 respectively in the #CUHK survey, occupying the first and the last place in this credibility list. Despite that police forbade Stand News and InMediaHK reporters from broadcasting inside the cordon, the two news outlets scored 6.96 and 5.63 respectively, i.e. being the top two most credible electronic media.
Here I am confused. Isn’t the police's so-called “credible media” more like an arbitrary categorization without basis and principle? Is earning the favour of the police more important than the people’s trust? Isn’t it suppose to be a check-and-balance mechanism for media to monitor how the police and other forces exercise their powers?
Although I could not find any credibility score of other media outlets such as Associate Press, AFP and Reuters which were all denied by the police, I am curious about the reasons cited by the police that made them “distrust” these international news outlets.
In fact, I suspect all international media outlets have been labeled “not credible”. Chris Yeung, Chairman of Hong Kong Journalist Association #HKJA) said in an interview, “Hong Kong has valued international media in the past. However, the policy has been changed now and it is confusing.”
Obviously, the new policy is designed to reward those willing to bow to their powers without questioning. Even though freedom of press is supposesly a basic human right in civilized society, here what about Human right? Has it not been drifted far away from us? //
Source: @siuban #Aug12
#PoliceState #NationalSecurityLaw #FailedState
Further Reading:
CUHK Report on Media Credibility Survey
Human Rights are Fading Away in Hong Kong as the Power Authorities Erode the Freedom of Press Further
//On August 11, the Hong Kong police applied what they called “credibility” as a criteria to compartmentalize media. Just as the police suppressed media's legitimate rights to report, they claimed that "credible media" will be treated with “special favor”.
After all, what are the "credible media"? They are credited by whom? And how to earn such credibility? I am all lost when reading the police statement.
According to a “Media Credibility” survey conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), credibility is defined by how a media is trusted by the public, how diligent they are in executing their duty to investigate and reporting the news for public good.
Back to the police operation on August 11, police allowed the crew from Cable News and TVB New to enter the cordon to report story. The two news channels scored 6.63 and 4.45 respectively in the #CUHK survey, occupying the first and the last place in this credibility list. Despite that police forbade Stand News and InMediaHK reporters from broadcasting inside the cordon, the two news outlets scored 6.96 and 5.63 respectively, i.e. being the top two most credible electronic media.
Here I am confused. Isn’t the police's so-called “credible media” more like an arbitrary categorization without basis and principle? Is earning the favour of the police more important than the people’s trust? Isn’t it suppose to be a check-and-balance mechanism for media to monitor how the police and other forces exercise their powers?
Although I could not find any credibility score of other media outlets such as Associate Press, AFP and Reuters which were all denied by the police, I am curious about the reasons cited by the police that made them “distrust” these international news outlets.
In fact, I suspect all international media outlets have been labeled “not credible”. Chris Yeung, Chairman of Hong Kong Journalist Association #HKJA) said in an interview, “Hong Kong has valued international media in the past. However, the policy has been changed now and it is confusing.”
Obviously, the new policy is designed to reward those willing to bow to their powers without questioning. Even though freedom of press is supposesly a basic human right in civilized society, here what about Human right? Has it not been drifted far away from us? //
Source: @siuban #Aug12
#PoliceState #NationalSecurityLaw #FailedState
Further Reading:
CUHK Report on Media Credibility Survey
Seems like Sophia Chan learnt something new and unexpected...
#CoronavirusPandemic
Source: https://www.facebook.com/ArmChannelTV/photos/a.331706413625439/2991213191008068/?type=3&theater
#CoronavirusPandemic
Source: https://www.facebook.com/ArmChannelTV/photos/a.331706413625439/2991213191008068/?type=3&theater
#NetizensVoice
Knowing what the Hong Kong vetting officer said, I am worried for those who casted an "objection'" vote or "abstention" vote on the enactment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong during the National People’s Congress.
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Opposing the National Security Law, and opposing Hong Kong on discharging its constitutional duty to safeguard national security, means the person objectively cannot have the intention to uphold the Basic Law.
Vetting official, Hong Kong legislative Council election 2020
Editor’s Note: Fung Chi-ching, Jacky is the center manager and researcher of the Education Policy Research Centre, Hong Kong Policy Research Institute.
Source: Fung Chi-ching, Jacky's Facebook, (31-Jul)
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#LegislationCouncil #ElectionOfficial #BasicLaw #NationalSecurityLaw #Vote
Knowing what the Hong Kong vetting officer said, I am worried for those who casted an "objection'" vote or "abstention" vote on the enactment of the National Security Law in Hong Kong during the National People’s Congress.
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Opposing the National Security Law, and opposing Hong Kong on discharging its constitutional duty to safeguard national security, means the person objectively cannot have the intention to uphold the Basic Law.
Vetting official, Hong Kong legislative Council election 2020
Editor’s Note: Fung Chi-ching, Jacky is the center manager and researcher of the Education Policy Research Centre, Hong Kong Policy Research Institute.
Source: Fung Chi-ching, Jacky's Facebook, (31-Jul)
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#LegislationCouncil #ElectionOfficial #BasicLaw #NationalSecurityLaw #Vote
#NetiziensVoice #Analysis
Let’s talk about the Beirut explosion. It’s only a small talk with some interesting information, please read it if you’re interested, otherwise, please feel free to skip it.
(5 Aug) According to BBC, officials reported that the explosion at Beirut’s port is most likely linked to a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored for six years in one of the port’s warehouse.
//Around a decade ago, ammonium nitrate was still somewhat profitable, but it has been declining year after year... Because of the overcapacity.
//Who push the market to excess capacity? China... the situation was so bad that even their own people discussed and warned them
//CCP does not encourage people to farm at all; they prefer demolishing and bulldozing good lands to build buildings, for better prices.
//Rather than storing the ammonium nitrate in China, we might as well treat them as a favor, half-gifted, half-sold. It doesn't matter if the buyer doesn't have the money, Bank of China could be the syndicated loan guarantee
//China began its massive export orders... 2014-2015 were the good years, soon foreign warehouses are full and they were telling China not to send out fertilizer anymore.
//why would a country, and even the capital city Beirut, need to store 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer into its port warehouse
//why we, the ordinary citizens, need to keep an eye on politicians... just like the epidemic, if you don't care about politics, politics will come and kill you.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Lets-talk-about-the-Beirut-explosion-Its-only-a-small-talk-with-some-interesting-information-please-read-it-if-youre-interested--08-12
Source: Facebook
Reference: China Export Ammonium Nitrate 2002 - 2020 (CEIC), China's Ammonium Nitrate Exports up in July 2015
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#China #Tianjin #Explosions #Fertilizer #Yuntianhua #AmmoniumNitrate #Xi #Beirut #Lebanon #OneBeltOneRoad
Let’s talk about the Beirut explosion. It’s only a small talk with some interesting information, please read it if you’re interested, otherwise, please feel free to skip it.
(5 Aug) According to BBC, officials reported that the explosion at Beirut’s port is most likely linked to a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored for six years in one of the port’s warehouse.
//Around a decade ago, ammonium nitrate was still somewhat profitable, but it has been declining year after year... Because of the overcapacity.
//Who push the market to excess capacity? China... the situation was so bad that even their own people discussed and warned them
//CCP does not encourage people to farm at all; they prefer demolishing and bulldozing good lands to build buildings, for better prices.
//Rather than storing the ammonium nitrate in China, we might as well treat them as a favor, half-gifted, half-sold. It doesn't matter if the buyer doesn't have the money, Bank of China could be the syndicated loan guarantee
//China began its massive export orders... 2014-2015 were the good years, soon foreign warehouses are full and they were telling China not to send out fertilizer anymore.
//why would a country, and even the capital city Beirut, need to store 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer into its port warehouse
//why we, the ordinary citizens, need to keep an eye on politicians... just like the epidemic, if you don't care about politics, politics will come and kill you.
Full translation:
https://telegra.ph/Lets-talk-about-the-Beirut-explosion-Its-only-a-small-talk-with-some-interesting-information-please-read-it-if-youre-interested--08-12
Source: Facebook
Reference: China Export Ammonium Nitrate 2002 - 2020 (CEIC), China's Ammonium Nitrate Exports up in July 2015
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#China #Tianjin #Explosions #Fertilizer #Yuntianhua #AmmoniumNitrate #Xi #Beirut #Lebanon #OneBeltOneRoad
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Let’s talk about the Beirut explosion. It’s only a small talk with some interesting information, please read it if you’re interested…
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Hong Kong's Immigration Department Suspected of Delaying and Denying Foreign Correspondents' Visas
Source: Stand News #Aug12
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Hong Kong's Immigration Department Suspected of Delaying and Denying Foreign Correspondents' Visas
Source: Stand News #Aug12
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Hong Kong's Immigration Department Suspected of Delaying and Denying Foreign Correspondents' Visas
The Foreign Correspondents' Club (#FCC) released a statement on 6 August 2020, indicating that multiple foreign correspondents in Hong Kong were having their visa renewal applications delayed.
Sources close to the Immigration Department revealed to Stand News that visa applications for foreign correspondents have to be double-checked by the "National Security Section" which had only been established in late June, 2020.
No public announcement has been made concerning the "National Security Section". The special section is currently under the jurisdiction of a Chief Immigration Officer who belongs to the "Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section" (#QMMR).
Sources said that the QMMR's office is located on the 6/F of the Immigration Headquarters, but that the officer working for the "National Security Section" does not work at that office. The Immigration Department Organisation Chart also had no mention of such an officer.
Sources also claimed that the Immigration Department had used technical reasons to hinder foreign correspondents' visa applications. For example, for a correspondent who had applied for a visa in 2018 with the status of an editor, were he/she found to have reported on the recent protests, the Immigration Department could delay or deny the application, citing the reason that their title reported and their current job are not consistent.
When processing the application, the Immigration Department also checked the correspondents' MPF (Mandatory Pension Fund) and wage records. Source said, "This wasn't necessary before. The guide on the [government's] website didn't state that it was necessary." However, the Immigration Department claimed that the check was to ensure that said media worker was really conducting regular work in Hong Kong. If it was found that the person was not paid for a few months, the authorities could claim that "the person does not no need to work in Hong Kong. Anyway, they are just making up excuses."
Source: Stand News #Aug12
#ImmigrationDepartment #FailedState
Hong Kong's Immigration Department Suspected of Delaying and Denying Foreign Correspondents' Visas
The Foreign Correspondents' Club (#FCC) released a statement on 6 August 2020, indicating that multiple foreign correspondents in Hong Kong were having their visa renewal applications delayed.
Sources close to the Immigration Department revealed to Stand News that visa applications for foreign correspondents have to be double-checked by the "National Security Section" which had only been established in late June, 2020.
No public announcement has been made concerning the "National Security Section". The special section is currently under the jurisdiction of a Chief Immigration Officer who belongs to the "Quality Migrants and Mainland Residents Section" (#QMMR).
Sources said that the QMMR's office is located on the 6/F of the Immigration Headquarters, but that the officer working for the "National Security Section" does not work at that office. The Immigration Department Organisation Chart also had no mention of such an officer.
Sources also claimed that the Immigration Department had used technical reasons to hinder foreign correspondents' visa applications. For example, for a correspondent who had applied for a visa in 2018 with the status of an editor, were he/she found to have reported on the recent protests, the Immigration Department could delay or deny the application, citing the reason that their title reported and their current job are not consistent.
When processing the application, the Immigration Department also checked the correspondents' MPF (Mandatory Pension Fund) and wage records. Source said, "This wasn't necessary before. The guide on the [government's] website didn't state that it was necessary." However, the Immigration Department claimed that the check was to ensure that said media worker was really conducting regular work in Hong Kong. If it was found that the person was not paid for a few months, the authorities could claim that "the person does not no need to work in Hong Kong. Anyway, they are just making up excuses."
Source: Stand News #Aug12
#ImmigrationDepartment #FailedState
#Interview #Censorship
Politically outspoken "Comics Life" column removed from Ming Pao Weekly
"Comics Life" was a collaboration between five comic artists that focused on current social issues in Hong Kong. It featured a variety of styles ranging from the old black and white six panels, in salute to Old Master Q, to the more contemporary manga and graphic novel styles. After running for a little over a year, their efforts were cut short. Speculations over the cause waver between an innocuous change in content and pre-emptive self-censorship amid the National Security Law. Stand News interviewed three of the artists for their perspectives.
https://telegra.ph/Ming-Pao-Weekly-comics-completely-removed-Unwilling-to-be-deprived-of-my-due-rights-by-those-in-power-comic-artist-08-11
#ComicsLife #ComicArtist #MingPaoWeekly
Politically outspoken "Comics Life" column removed from Ming Pao Weekly
"Comics Life" was a collaboration between five comic artists that focused on current social issues in Hong Kong. It featured a variety of styles ranging from the old black and white six panels, in salute to Old Master Q, to the more contemporary manga and graphic novel styles. After running for a little over a year, their efforts were cut short. Speculations over the cause waver between an innocuous change in content and pre-emptive self-censorship amid the National Security Law. Stand News interviewed three of the artists for their perspectives.
https://telegra.ph/Ming-Pao-Weekly-comics-completely-removed-Unwilling-to-be-deprived-of-my-due-rights-by-those-in-power-comic-artist-08-11
#ComicsLife #ComicArtist #MingPaoWeekly
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Ming Pao Weekly comics completely removed. Unwilling to be deprived of my due rights by those in power: comic artist
After comic artist Ar To's [artohk] special column on Ming Pao Weekly was discontinued, the strips of illustrators So Winghong (sowinghong) and Jackson Ng were, likewise, "not allowed to stay". The Ming Pao Weekly webpage for "Comics Life" started its publication…
#NationalSecurityLaw #WhiteTerror #TedHui
National Security Team Suspected of Stalking Hong Kong Pro-democracy Lawmaker
1950 | Kennedy Town
According to the facebook page of Ted Hui, the pro-democracy lawmaker has been stalked by rental car for days.
On August 14, Hui went up to the two men who had been following him and demanded an explanation. The car touched Hui as it tried to flee the scene.
The police officers who arrived at the scene asked the two men to show their identification document. However, according to sources, onlookers witnessed that one of the men showed the police a memo note and the police put it in his pocket.
According to Sai Ying Pun district councillor Napo Wong Weng-chi, the suspicious car received its license only 10 days ago and has a small plate with the logo of the government's Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) printed on it.
Source: Ted Hui's Facebook; District councillor Napo Wong;
西環變幻時; Real Time News Broadcast #Aug14
#CEDD
National Security Team Suspected of Stalking Hong Kong Pro-democracy Lawmaker
1950 | Kennedy Town
According to the facebook page of Ted Hui, the pro-democracy lawmaker has been stalked by rental car for days.
On August 14, Hui went up to the two men who had been following him and demanded an explanation. The car touched Hui as it tried to flee the scene.
The police officers who arrived at the scene asked the two men to show their identification document. However, according to sources, onlookers witnessed that one of the men showed the police a memo note and the police put it in his pocket.
According to Sai Ying Pun district councillor Napo Wong Weng-chi, the suspicious car received its license only 10 days ago and has a small plate with the logo of the government's Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) printed on it.
Source: Ted Hui's Facebook; District councillor Napo Wong;
西環變幻時; Real Time News Broadcast #Aug14
#CEDD
#Speech #US #CCP
U.S. State Secretary Pompeo: "The Chinese Communist Party lies, and makes those who tell the truth disappear"
U.S. Secretary Pompeo delivered remarks at the Czech Senate, in Prague, Czech Republic, on August 12, 2020.
In his remarks, Secretary Pompeo indicated:
“It’s not tanks and guns. It’s very different from that. The CCP initiates retaliation against innocent parties when crossed. It infamously canceled the PFK Philharmonica’s trip to Beijing for something as simple as the mayor’s efforts to deepen ties with Taiwan. Shanghai cancelled its cooperation with Prague after this city signed a sister-city agreement with Taipei.”
“The CCP leverages economic power to coerce countries. Recall that the Chinese embassy in Prague sent a letter to your former senate president, who had hoped to visit Taiwan. Your free press did amazing work and reported on this strong-arming. The letter read as follows. It said, quote, ‘Czech enterprises with economic interests in China will have to pay,’ end of quote. This is deeply inconsistent with each of our values. The CCP lies, and makes those who tell the truth disappear.”
“Your senate president will make that trip to Taiwan later this month, fulfilling the wishes of his late predecessor. Good on him. Know too – know too that America is supporting you and will always do it.”
Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/oGaV5mD-x-I
Futher Reading:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/12/pompeo-chinese-threat-may-be-worse-than-cold-war-communism-394350
U.S. State Secretary Pompeo: "The Chinese Communist Party lies, and makes those who tell the truth disappear"
U.S. Secretary Pompeo delivered remarks at the Czech Senate, in Prague, Czech Republic, on August 12, 2020.
In his remarks, Secretary Pompeo indicated:
“It’s not tanks and guns. It’s very different from that. The CCP initiates retaliation against innocent parties when crossed. It infamously canceled the PFK Philharmonica’s trip to Beijing for something as simple as the mayor’s efforts to deepen ties with Taiwan. Shanghai cancelled its cooperation with Prague after this city signed a sister-city agreement with Taipei.”
“The CCP leverages economic power to coerce countries. Recall that the Chinese embassy in Prague sent a letter to your former senate president, who had hoped to visit Taiwan. Your free press did amazing work and reported on this strong-arming. The letter read as follows. It said, quote, ‘Czech enterprises with economic interests in China will have to pay,’ end of quote. This is deeply inconsistent with each of our values. The CCP lies, and makes those who tell the truth disappear.”
“Your senate president will make that trip to Taiwan later this month, fulfilling the wishes of his late predecessor. Good on him. Know too – know too that America is supporting you and will always do it.”
Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/oGaV5mD-x-I
Futher Reading:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/12/pompeo-chinese-threat-may-be-worse-than-cold-war-communism-394350
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Secretary Pompeo Delivers Remarks at the Czech Senate - 8:35 AM EDT
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks at the Czech Senate, in Prague, Czech Republic, on August 12, 2020.
#PoliceState #WhiteTerror #TedHui #NationalSecurityLaw
Police knocked down Pro-Democracy legislator while letting suspicious car go away
2054 | Forbes Street, Kennedy Town
Uniform police on the scene suddenly charged forward and knocked down pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui, causing an oppressively intense atmosphere.
At the same time, officers made way for a car stalking Hui for days to leave the scene while riot police started to disperse onlooking civilians.
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Ted Hui was injured on his arm. Watching the police let the suspicious car leave, Hui raised his disapproval and asked the police to make arrest. However, police officers claimed that the driver and the passenger in the car were "reporters" and refused to disclose further information.
Source: The Eggs' Club #Aug14
National Security Team Suspected of Stalking Hong Kong Pro-democracy Lawmaker
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24228
Police knocked down Pro-Democracy legislator while letting suspicious car go away
2054 | Forbes Street, Kennedy Town
Uniform police on the scene suddenly charged forward and knocked down pro-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui, causing an oppressively intense atmosphere.
At the same time, officers made way for a car stalking Hui for days to leave the scene while riot police started to disperse onlooking civilians.
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Ted Hui was injured on his arm. Watching the police let the suspicious car leave, Hui raised his disapproval and asked the police to make arrest. However, police officers claimed that the driver and the passenger in the car were "reporters" and refused to disclose further information.
Source: The Eggs' Club #Aug14
National Security Team Suspected of Stalking Hong Kong Pro-democracy Lawmaker
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/24228
#HongKongChronicles #CUHKSiege #9Months #AcademicFreedom
November 11-15, 2019: Battle of #CUHK
Source: The People HK #Aug8
#BridgeNo2 #NeverForget #NeverForgive
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November 11-15, 2019: Battle of #CUHK
Source: The People HK #Aug8
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November 11-15, 2019: Battle of #CUHK
// Before the siege at PolyU, there was the violent battle at CUHK. The No. 2 Bridge shall be chronicled into history as the first battlefront for academic freedom.
It was then when I first heard the police shout, "There isn’t enough ammunition, order more to be sent from Wong Tai Sin!", the commander shouted into his intercom.
On the frontline at No.2 Bridge that day, the injured were carried away one by one. Burst eyes, shots to the chest, burnt arms and legs, respiratory problems from breathing in too much mace, and too many more. Yet as the injured retreated one by one, more took their place in the smoke and flames.
On that day, CUHK became a field hospital. Former President of the University Joseph Sung brought Hong Kong's top medical team. They, along with alumni and students, rushed back to defend the school, and as supplies kept coming through, the human chain soon reached from the No.2 Bridge to the School Gate.
On that day, I saw a young protestor go into cardiac arrest after breathing in too much mace. Luckily, he received cardiopulmonary resuscitation and he coughed out most of it, saving his life.
Do not forget what these young people have fought for. Do not forget our history. Chronicle every moment, for the regime is seeking to erase it. //
Source: The People HK #Aug8
#BridgeNo2 #NeverForget #NeverForgive
November 11-15, 2019: Battle of #CUHK
// Before the siege at PolyU, there was the violent battle at CUHK. The No. 2 Bridge shall be chronicled into history as the first battlefront for academic freedom.
It was then when I first heard the police shout, "There isn’t enough ammunition, order more to be sent from Wong Tai Sin!", the commander shouted into his intercom.
On the frontline at No.2 Bridge that day, the injured were carried away one by one. Burst eyes, shots to the chest, burnt arms and legs, respiratory problems from breathing in too much mace, and too many more. Yet as the injured retreated one by one, more took their place in the smoke and flames.
On that day, CUHK became a field hospital. Former President of the University Joseph Sung brought Hong Kong's top medical team. They, along with alumni and students, rushed back to defend the school, and as supplies kept coming through, the human chain soon reached from the No.2 Bridge to the School Gate.
On that day, I saw a young protestor go into cardiac arrest after breathing in too much mace. Luckily, he received cardiopulmonary resuscitation and he coughed out most of it, saving his life.
Do not forget what these young people have fought for. Do not forget our history. Chronicle every moment, for the regime is seeking to erase it. //
Source: The People HK #Aug8
#BridgeNo2 #NeverForget #NeverForgive
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Poly之前，還有中大一役，二號橋，同樣將載入歷史，二橋之戰，當之無愧。 中大一役，我是第一次聽到警方大叫「唔夠彈，快啲叫黃大仙嗰邊運啲彈來!」現場嘅指揮官向對講機大叫。 那一天，守護二號橋的前線，一個又一個被抬出來，爆眼、中心口、手腳被燒傷、吸入太過量催淚煙，太多太多，一個又一個退下，一個又一個填補退下來的前線。...
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HK's Education Bureau disparages “Basic Law”, Claiming Constitution of PRC Applies in Hong Kong
In June, the Education Bureau launched a series of posters as teaching resources for “Constitution” and “Basic Law”. In one of the posters, it stated that the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China applies in Hong Kong; it also stated that Basic Law is not nationwide, so it cannot override Constitution of PRC.
A barrister in Hong Kong suspected the information to be a disparagement of Basic Law, claiming that Constitution of PRC and Basic Law should have the same judicial status in Hong Kong on a legal basis. Only Article 31 of Constitution of PRC is related to the establishment of HKSAR, whereas others are not applicable to Hong Kong.
Moreover, Apple Daily found on the internet that most of the information on that poster copied from a scholar in China supporting Constitution of the People Republic of China.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug13
HK's Education Bureau disparages “Basic Law”, Claiming Constitution of PRC Applies in Hong Kong
In June, the Education Bureau launched a series of posters as teaching resources for “Constitution” and “Basic Law”. In one of the posters, it stated that the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China applies in Hong Kong; it also stated that Basic Law is not nationwide, so it cannot override Constitution of PRC.
A barrister in Hong Kong suspected the information to be a disparagement of Basic Law, claiming that Constitution of PRC and Basic Law should have the same judicial status in Hong Kong on a legal basis. Only Article 31 of Constitution of PRC is related to the establishment of HKSAR, whereas others are not applicable to Hong Kong.
Moreover, Apple Daily found on the internet that most of the information on that poster copied from a scholar in China supporting Constitution of the People Republic of China.
Source: Apple Daily #Aug13
Without Public Tender and Consultation, Hong Kong SAR Government Allegedly Transfers Benefits
Source: Stand News #Aug7
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Without Public Tender and Consultation, Hong Kong SAR Government Allegedly Transfers Benefits
After arranging free voluntary Covid-19 test for residents in Tsz Wan Shan in July, on 7 Aug, Hong Kong's Home and Affair Department (HAD) announced the extension of the testing service to 86,000 people living in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, Tuen Mun and Yau Tsim Mong.
HAD also decided to collaborate with Tung Wah Group of Hospital, Yan Oi Tong and Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Chan Hing Social Service Center to collect samples. Sunrise Diagnostic Center under the controversial Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), will carry out the test.
As all tests conducted in Hong Kong's laboratories should be referred by registered doctors under the current laws in Hong Kong, the SAR government might have violated the regulation.
To make it worse, the SAR Government hasn’t shared any details nor answered any question regarding the selection procedures and criteria for laboratories and testing partners and, if any, the profit made by the government.
District Councillor codemned that the government did not consult and call for tenders openly, and this may involve the transferring of benefits. As many people of Hong Kong are still very worried about their DNA being collected Beijing as in the case of Xinjiang, many found the explanation of government unacceptable.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
#TransferringofInterests
After arranging free voluntary Covid-19 test for residents in Tsz Wan Shan in July, on 7 Aug, Hong Kong's Home and Affair Department (HAD) announced the extension of the testing service to 86,000 people living in Wong Tai Sin, Kwun Tong, Tuen Mun and Yau Tsim Mong.
HAD also decided to collaborate with Tung Wah Group of Hospital, Yan Oi Tong and Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Chan Hing Social Service Center to collect samples. Sunrise Diagnostic Center under the controversial Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI), will carry out the test.
As all tests conducted in Hong Kong's laboratories should be referred by registered doctors under the current laws in Hong Kong, the SAR government might have violated the regulation.
To make it worse, the SAR Government hasn’t shared any details nor answered any question regarding the selection procedures and criteria for laboratories and testing partners and, if any, the profit made by the government.
District Councillor codemned that the government did not consult and call for tenders openly, and this may involve the transferring of benefits. As many people of Hong Kong are still very worried about their DNA being collected Beijing as in the case of Xinjiang, many found the explanation of government unacceptable.
Source: Stand News #Aug7
#TransferringofInterests
#US #China
Made in .... : "Hong Kong is/not China?"
In response to Beijing's continuous encroachment of rights and freedom in Hong Kong, the U.S. demanded all export from Hong Kong to be labelled as “Made in China” from mid-September 2020 onwards.
Despite the outcry of the Hong Kong government, the move of the U.S. is trying to put an end to China’s "Heads I win, Tails you lose" wile to sully the city’s political autonomy while savoring economic benefits.
Source: Kit Man
#Aug12 #MadeinHongKong #MadeinChina #HKisNotChina #NationalSecurityLaw
Made in .... : "Hong Kong is/not China?"
In response to Beijing's continuous encroachment of rights and freedom in Hong Kong, the U.S. demanded all export from Hong Kong to be labelled as “Made in China” from mid-September 2020 onwards.
Despite the outcry of the Hong Kong government, the move of the U.S. is trying to put an end to China’s "Heads I win, Tails you lose" wile to sully the city’s political autonomy while savoring economic benefits.
Source: Kit Man
#Aug12 #MadeinHongKong #MadeinChina #HKisNotChina #NationalSecurityLaw